Dry Camping with EU2000i & Trojans

dmullen wrote:

BubbaChris wrote:
I'd suggest you keep it on the simple side for a single 8-day trip. You don't need to change out your existing converter, 3 stage is good for this first trip. Do as suggested multiple times, use your shore cord through an adapter into the EU2000i.

You can give the converter a small advantage by not turning on Eco mode on the Honda for at least the 1st hour of charging each day.

Once you get through this trip, you can geek out over the options while planning more boondocking. One of the options I didn't see mentioned is buying the 12V Honda charging cables and running them straight to your batteries rather than going through any converter. But again, you don't need to weigh the pros/cons of this option for your first relatively short trip.

Thanks for the tip on the ECO mode.

I don't think the 12V option on the generator will yield anything. I am on my 8th year on my cheap Sam's Club golf cart (6volt) batteries with a similar set up as you. Never a problem charging or with my batteries. I just plug into the generator when I need 120v or charge my batteries and enjoy my private hideaway in the woods.

I also don't know what the advantage of turning eco off. The generator will supply the appropriate voltage eco or not. If you find you are not getting enough charge in the time you want or can run your generator address the issue at that point. But it is not necessary upgrading your converter/charger or supplementing with a standalone charger right away. See how it goes.